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Priya Bhavani Shankar or Sathya Priya was born on December 31, 1989 in Mayiladuthurai.

Priya began her career as a software engineer at Infosys. Later she quit her job and entered the world of mass media where she worked as a Tamil Newsreader in Puthiya Thalaimurai for a few years. After quitting Puthiya Thalaimurai TV, she forayed into acting with Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai on STAR Vijay. Lately, she is planning to pursue an MBA degree as per the sources reported by the Deccan Chronicle. She currently plays the lead role in Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai.

Priya was born to Mr.Bhavani Shankar and Mrs.Thangam Bhavani Shankar. She is the youngest of two siblings. She has an elder brother, Shiv Shankar, who is also in the media field. Priya completed her schooling at SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Chennai. She holds a B.E. degree from B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, Chennai.